Children's center 'floored' by donation

Tuesday

Jul 15, 2014 at 2:00 AM

The Richie McFarland Children's Center (RMCC) is passionate about the part we play in supporting children and their families in the greater Seacoast. Our partnership with individuals, families, businesses and municipalities affords our organization the opportunity to continue to serve the youngest citizens in our community. It is a challenge to meet the needs of children and their families with the declining investment of state and federal resources, the denials and exclusions of private and public insurance policies, and increasingly competitive foundation and grant funding. Yet for 43 years we have been available to families seeking support and guidance as they raise their children with developmental differences.

To the Editor:

The Richie McFarland Children's Center (RMCC) is passionate about the part we play in supporting children and their families in the greater Seacoast. Our partnership with individuals, families, businesses and municipalities affords our organization the opportunity to continue to serve the youngest citizens in our community. It is a challenge to meet the needs of children and their families with the declining investment of state and federal resources, the denials and exclusions of private and public insurance policies, and increasingly competitive foundation and grant funding. Yet for 43 years we have been available to families seeking support and guidance as they raise their children with developmental differences.

How have we continued to deliver on our mission? In large part, thanks to innovative and philanthropic supporters in our small corner of the world. A real highlight for us during this past year was partnering with another nonprofit organization that is as dedicated to their mission as we are to ours; The Fabulous Find.

The Fabulous Find is a boutique-style, nonprofit thrift shop that has contributed to over 50 nonprofits in the region touching countless lives in so many ways. They operate an upscale thrift store, with high quality clothing, home accessories, music and books. Each month they partner with one or more local nonprofits. The more activity at their cash register, the bigger the profits and the larger the donation check will be at the end of the month. Our circle of friends had a blast being introduced to The Fabulous Find. They perused their closets and asked family members and friends to do the same so that the inventory on the shelves would grow, especially for the month we were one of the featured nonprofits. Our friends thought that would be the extent of their contribution to the cause, however, it did not stop there as everyone quickly discovered that it was a perfect spot to shop.

If you have never been to their bright, cheery space on Route 1 in Kittery,ME., you need to check it out. It is a fun and worthwhile shopping excursion sure to please and pay off for you as well as a worthy nonprofit. Not only did RMCC receive an incredible donation (over $5,000), many staff members, board members and friends came home with fashionable attire courtesy of the friendly volunteers who pride themselves on beautifully displayed merchandise and well-dressed, satisfied customers. Many of us we will be back to "shop 'til we drop" and support the next nonprofit on the schedule.

A huge thanks goes out to the board and volunteers of The Fabulous Find. You have made a difference in the lives of over 400 families this past year. We are proud to be part of a community that supports one another and feel privileged to partner with the caring and passionate folks at The Fabulous Find. Thank you for your incredible support.

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